Eric Bossaller
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Director with a proven track record at Fountain View Senior Living, excelling in budget management and vendor negotiation. Adept at enhancing equipment safety compliance and implementing preventive maintenance strategies, I lead teams to achieve operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
Fountain View Senior Living
Omaha, Nebraska
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed maintenance budget to ensure cost-effective facility operations.
- Supervised two technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient task completion.
- Assigned work orders, optimizing workload distribution among maintenance staff.
- Collaborated with vendors and contractors for timely outsourced services.
- Conducted daily meetings with leadership to uphold resident and employee safety.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Dimatic Die and Tool
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted Safety Manager in maintaining LOTO program and conducted safety training for employees.
- Supervised two maintenance technicians, assigned work orders, and documented completed tasks in maintenance log.
- Responded to equipment failures to minimize production downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Completed work orders and preventive maintenance as assigned, ensuring timely execution.
- Ordered materials, parts, and supplies for maintenance department to support operations.
- Communicated daily with Production Manager and Foreman regarding priorities and completed tasks to enhance equipment effectiveness.
Maintenance Technician
Michael Foods
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored and maintained engine room and boiler room systems.
- Documented all readings and activities in SAP.
- Maintained pasteurization equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Completed ammonia operator one training through Garden City Ammonia Program.
- Acquired HAZWOPER certification for hazardous waste operations.
- Served as a member of HAZMAT team for emergency response.
- Contributed to confined space rescue team operations.
- Certified in first aid and CPR for workplace safety.
Maintenance Technician
Norfolk Iron & Metal
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting in a steel temper mill.
- Mechanical and electrical repair on hydraulics, motors, etc.
Maintenance Superintendent
Continental ContiTech
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Leader of leaders.
- Supervised 30 union employees, two maintenance supervisors, one maintenance planner and two control technicians.
- Managed continuous improvement projects.
- Met daily with plant management team on projects and production requirements.
- Ensured safety of all plant personnel.
Havelock Maintenance Foreman
BNSF Railway
05.2014 - 09.2022
- Supervised 30 craft employees including electricians, machinist, pipefitters, laborers, building and bridges.
- Scheduled personnel and timekeeping.
- Ensured equipment is serviced safely and efficiently to improve equipment turnaround time.
- Conducted Safety briefings and Facility Audits to ensure a safe working environment.
- Worked with vendors to manage material costs.
- Ordered parts and managed inventory to improve equipment effectiveness.
- Participated in Kaizen event to improve welder calibration procedure and material handling process.
- Successfully completed AAR M-1003 Quality Assurance Auditor Training.
- Supervised personnel to safely maintain, service and repair facility and equipment, including 480-volt systems, HVAC, CNC controlled machines, PLC’s and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Completed performance reviews, coach and develop maintenance team.
- Championed and participate on continuous improvement teams for the Wheel Plant.
Maintenance Team Leader
Nestle-Purina Pet Care
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed team of mechanics/electricians.
- Conducted weekly safety toolbox and monthly safety training.
- Ensured company policies and safety programs are followed by employees and outside contractors.
- Managed continuous improvement projects and budget.
- Conducted semi-annual employee behavior reviews.
- Worked with engineering team to reduce machine stoppages and increase productivity.
- Obtained certification as ISO 22000 internal auditor for food safety.
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle-Purina Pet Care
07.2010 - 11.2010
- Maintained machinery in the plant.
- Worked with management to accomplish company goals and objectives.
- Followed all company policies and participated in safety programs.
- Completed assigned work efficiently to maximize production time.
Apprentice Electrician
Commonwealth Electric Company
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Worked with journeyman electricians completing assigned work such as bending conduit, pulling and terminating wire.
- Served as an apprentice while attending class twice a week learning the electrical trade.
Maintenance A
Molex Inc
04.2000 - 04.2009
- Maintained and trouble shot all equipment in the molding department.
- Serviced 480v AC - 24v DC electrical systems.
- Maintained hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Worked with engineering on maximizing equipment effectiveness.
Production Operator
Molex Inc
02.1997 - 04.2000
- Operated production equipment to ISO standards to produce a quality product.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
02.1993 - 02.1997
- Completed aircraft inspection.
- Repaired all structural, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
- Documented all work.
- Good Conduct Medal.
- National Defense Medal.
- Made rank of E4 before being honorably discharged.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business, Electronics
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NESkills
- Budget management and cost control
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Safety compliance and enforcement
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Team leadership and supervision
- Project coordination
- Inventory management
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Vendor relationship management and negotiation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Employee performance assessment
Qualifications Summary
- Over 20 years of maintenance experience of equipment and facilities maintenance with Fountain View Senior Living, Dimatic Die and Tool Company, Michael Foods, Norfolk Iron and Metal, BNSF, Nestle Purina, Molex, and US Navy.
- 13 years Maintenance Foreman with BNSF Railway and Nestle Purina.
- Safety Driven, Eagle eye safety award, eight years injury free with BNSF.
- Computerized maintenance management system experience- SAP, Maximo and Fluke Emaint.
- Project Management at BNSF and Nestle Purina with facilities maintenance, equipment upgrades and installation of new equipment.
Timeline
Maintenance Director
Fountain View Senior Living
09.2025 - 11.2025
Lead Maintenance Technician
Dimatic Die and Tool
03.2025 - 08.2025
Maintenance Technician
Michael Foods
02.2024 - 03.2025
Maintenance Technician
Norfolk Iron & Metal
07.2023 - 10.2023
Maintenance Superintendent
Continental ContiTech
09.2022 - 04.2023
Havelock Maintenance Foreman
BNSF Railway
05.2014 - 09.2022
Maintenance Team Leader
Nestle-Purina Pet Care
11.2010 - 05.2014
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle-Purina Pet Care
07.2010 - 11.2010
Apprentice Electrician
Commonwealth Electric Company
10.2009 - 04.2010
Maintenance A
Molex Inc
04.2000 - 04.2009
Production Operator
Molex Inc
02.1997 - 04.2000
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
02.1993 - 02.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Business, Electronics
Southeast Community College